City Charter and Code of Ordinances

City Charter defines powers given to City government and how Minneapolis government is structured. The Code of Ordinances is a compilation of laws adopted by City Council. Both are hosted for the City by Municode.

Minneapolis City Charter

A city charter is the constitution governing the municipal government. The charter defines the powers the citizens agree to give their city government and how the government is to be structured. The charter defines which officials are elected, their term lengths, duties, powers and responsibilities and establishes the lines of authority for the departments. The State Legislature may pass special laws which supersede, contradict, or preempt the city charter.

Code of Ordinances

The Code of Ordinances is a carefully organized collection of the local laws, regulations, and policies enacted under home rule authority to govern the City of Minneapolis. The Code is arranged by subject matter in separate titles that are further divided into chapters and sections. For example, there are separate titles within the Code to address taxes, fire and police protection, building and construction, traffic, zoning, and land use.

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Salary Compliance Notice:State statute 471.701; Notice of Salary Compliance, requires that the City post for not less than 90 days the job title of the three highest paid employees along with their base salary. For 2018 these were:1. City Attorney, $186,4902. Assistant City Coordinator Convention Center, $183,6003. Director Public Works, $181,191